Are Electric Candles A Real Alternative?

Were you aware  that old familiar   wax candles have a contemporary   alternative  - rechargeable electric candles. Fans of traditional candles  - those of us who appreciate  the perfume , the flickering  flame and the  relaxed comfortable ambiance  that scented candles give to our home - will detest  the idea of candle that works by electricity  and that will come as little surprise . There is something extremely fascinating  about the soft glow  of a candle, something that makes us feel very warm and relaxed  . Some folk  have suggested that this dates back  on a subconscious level to times gone by  when our forefathers  used candles to give them some means of getting heat and light  during cold dark winter months . Or maybe it has something to do with   remenbering childrens parties from long ago, with thoughts of blowing out the candles on a delicious cake at a birthday party  No matter the reason , we are most certainly  attracted to candles, particularly  if they are sophisticated  scented candles such as those made by companies  like true grace candles and yankee candles. Well, do electric candles have anything to offer?  Do they have any benefits ? They are made of silicone, and contain a small lamp  inside, which can be recharged by using  an electric charger. When fully charged, these electric candles can provide illumination for up to twelve hours. The lamps which are within  these candles have a flickering effect that is supposed to look like  the dim flicker of a real candle. Needless to say  these electric candles do not melt or go out if there is a gust of wind . Nonetheless , they do not provide  the advantages  of real  candles, which means that you cannot indulge yourself in the sweet smell  of your favourite fragrant  candle and you do not enjoy the same choice of colours, sizes and designs . To be blunt , they are not real candles. That said , there are occasions  when they can be very handy  - such as a form of decoration for restaurants or any other place where candles tend to be lit for a long time . In such a case  it can often  be hard  to make sure that wax candles are always available  There are also situations  where it may not be completely  safe to leave candles burning unattended for a lengthy period . Indeed this is one of the reasons why we can often find electric candles being used in churches .





The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store which supplies a range of home fragrances, including scented candles by brands like Yankee candles.